All Obituaries

Remington Skye “Remi” Kimble, 18 mos., unexpectedly earned her wings on Saturday, November 21, 2020. Remi was born April 4, 2019 in Potsdam, a daughter of Jordan and McKenzie (Barney) Kimble. Although she only spent a short time here on earth, she impacted the lives of so many and lived her best life every day. Remi was smart, spunky and sassy, she was a mommy’s girl as long as daddy wasn’t in the room. She enjoyed swinging, sliding, playing with dolls and loved...

Gene P. Knight, 67, of Canton died on Wednesday, November 4, 2020 at the Canton-Potsdam Hospital from injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident. Gene was born September 9, 1953 in Indian Springs, Nevada; son to the late Gene C. and Betty (Walz) Knight. He graduated from Merino Valley High School in Sunny Mead, CA in 1971. Gene retired from Riverview Correctional Facility in Ogdensburg, where he taught vocational construction and wood working. Gene was a member of the Free Mason’s,...

Shirley A. Lajoie, 74, of Waddington passed away unexpectedly at home on Monday, October 12, 2020. Shirley was born June 10, 1946 in Potsdam, a daughter of the late James and Myrtle (Flemming) Locke. She graduated from Knox Memorial Central School in Russell in 1963 and from the Ogdensburg Business School in 1964. Shirley worked as the senior mail clerk at the Gouverneur Correctional Facility for 19 years and at the Akwesasne-Mohawk Casino as a clerk. Shirley enjoyed reading, crocheting and...

Harriett E. Day, 57, of Canton died peacefully in the company of family at the Canton-Potsdam Hospital on Wednesday, September 30, 2020 where she had been admitted the day prior. Harriett was born April 3, 1963 in Rensselaer Falls, NY, a daughter of Everett and Joan (Crump) Schwartzfigure. She attended local schools. On August 21, 1988, Harriett married Roger Day. Being blessed with four children, Harriett was a homemaker. She enjoyed arts and crafts, animals of all kinds and spending time...

Agnes “Aggie” Toth, 65, of Canton, died peacefully at her home, where she was in the company of family. Aggie was born February 1, 1955 in Brooklyn, NY, a daughter of Anthony and Norma (Quattrocchi) DeFino. She graduated from Woodbridge Senior High in 1973. On May 5, 1979, Aggie married David Toth, and together had two children, Lacey and Stephen. Aggie was a waitress at the St. Lawrence Inn, worked at the Canton Bakery and Dixie Lee, and has spent nearly 30 years as a...

Harriet N. Spencer, 94, of South Colton died peacefully on Monday, September 21, 2020at the United Helpers Health Care and Rehabilitation Center in Canton. She is awaiting the return of Christ with her sweet William D. Spencer, whom fell asleep on Monday, November 25, 2013. Harriet was born April 5, 1926 in Cornwall-on-Hudson, NY, the daughter of the late Wynn L’Hommedieu and Marie (Pia) Couser. Harriet graduated from Cornwall-on-Hudson High School and from Ryder College in New...

William M. Baker, 79, of Hermon, died unexpectedly on Saturday, September 19, 2020 at his home where he was stricken ill. William was born March 16, 1941 at the family home in Richville, New York; a son of the late Roswell and Leta (Black) Baker. He was a member of the first graduating class of the combined Hermon-DeKalb Central School.  After graduation, William worked at the farm co-op in Gouverneur and was later hired to work at the St. Joe’s Mines prior to enlisting and...

Keith W. “Popeye” Noble, 84, of Canton died unexpectedly on Saturday, September 12, 2020 after being stricken at home. Pop was born September 5, 1936 in Canton, a son of the late Loys and Jessie (Culbertson) Noble. He attended Canton Country Schools. If he wasn’t farming, he was thinking about farming. In his younger years he enjoyed bowling; hunting, and was a member of the Clear Pond Hunting Club. Some of his most precious time was spent with friends, family, especially...

Grace Elaine Smith, 96, of Rochester was born November 21, 1923. Deceased September 12, 2020. Grace Elaine Smith is predeceased by her husband, Richard Charles Smith (May 26, 2018). She is survived by her children (Bradley Richard Smith and Suzanne Mary Smith), grandchildren (Kathryn Leigh Kennedy (John) and Ailis Meghan Smith), and great granddaughter (Maggie Grace Kennedy). Grace was born and grew up in Rochester, NY. She was a talented musician, playing both piano and first violin at Our...

Doris L. Lobdell, 97, of Canton passed at her home on September 10, 2020, she was surrounded by her family and under the care of Hospice. Doris was born November 2, 1922, daughter of John and Lena (Vallen) Thornton of Endicott, New York. She was graduated from Endicott Union High School in 1941. She became employed by IBM and was a long time house wife. She was a lifetime member of the VFW 1231 Auxiliary of Canton and was heavily active member throughout her life with the Husky Workers 4H...